Prepare against Juan Pablo Castro Lombana
FM · Colombia · World #6,426 classical · FIDE ID 144402147
When preparing against Juan Pablo Castro Lombana, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 34.5% over 29 games.
Our database contains 723 games by Juan Pablo Castro Lombana, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Pablo Castro Lombana before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,238 | 2,238 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,295 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,335 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 723 | 355 | 88 | 280 | 49.1% |
| As White | 362 | 180 | 48 | 134 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 361 | 175 | 40 | 146 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's side.
First moves as White (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 157 | 43.4% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 122 | 33.7% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 11.9% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 32 | 8.8% | 51.6% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lombana usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lombana usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lombana usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lombana usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lombana usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Lombana usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 77 | 44.5% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 39 | 22.5% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 26 | 15.0% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 15 | 8.7% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.5% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 50.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 25.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 10.6% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.5% | 62.5% |
| b5 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's chess games
All 723 games by Juan Pablo Castro Lombana in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 355 wins, 88 draws, 280 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 12/0/9 | 57.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| E10 | Catalan | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,635 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A70 |
| Jul 2026 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,560 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B28 |
| Nov 2025 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,546 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| Oct 2025 | Milosz Szpar | 2,499 | Titled Tue | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 149 | 71 | 2,218 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 29.5 | 2,208 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 65 | 28 | 2,191 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 51 | 25 | 2,239 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,209 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's chess games?
723 games by Juan Pablo Castro Lombana, from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Juan Pablo Castro Lombana has played.
What does Juan Pablo Castro Lombana play on the first move as White?
Across 362 games with White in our database, Juan Pablo Castro Lombana opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Pablo Castro Lombana answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Juan Pablo Castro Lombana play as White?
As White, Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 362 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Pablo Castro Lombana play as Black?
As Black, Juan Pablo Castro Lombana most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 361 games.
What is Juan Pablo Castro Lombana's FIDE rating?
Juan Pablo Castro Lombana is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Juan Pablo Castro Lombana played?
Our database contains 723 games by Juan Pablo Castro Lombana, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 355 wins, 88 draws, 280 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Pablo Castro Lombana?
723 games by Juan Pablo Castro Lombana reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.